Histones are enriched with:

Question

Histones are enriched with:

1. A. Lysine & Arginine (Correct answer)
2. B. Leucine & Lysine
3. C. Phenylalanine & Leucine
4. D. Phenylalanine & Arginine

Correct Answer

Option A — Lysine & Arginine

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Lysine & Arginine.

Key Points

• Histones are positively charged basic proteins that package DNA; they are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine.
• The positive charge lets them bind the negatively charged DNA to form the nucleosome (histone octamer).